Roxanne McKee Biography
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| Born | 10 August 1980 London, England |
Roxanne McKee (born 10th August 1980 London England) is a British actress and model. After completing a BA degree in 2001 in Social Policy & Political Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, McKee rose to fame by winning Hollyoaks On The Pull, a Channel 4 initiative to discover new talent for the popular British soap Hollyoaks. Upon selection, Roxanne was cast as Louise Summers in Hollyoaks.
It was confirmed that Roxanne McKee had quit her role of Louise Summers. She departed on-screen in December 2008.
In 2008 McKee appeared in the Taio Cruz music video for 'She's Like a Star'.
In 2009 McKee has filmed parts in Johannes Roberts' new Hooligan Horror film 'F' and BBC3 Lesbian drama 'Lip Service'.
Roxanne McKee had no professional acting experience before joining Hollyoaks despite a long-held ambition to be an actress, she applied to study politics at the Royal Holloway University in London to have a career to fall back on if her acting ambitions failed.
McKee has been dating nightclub entrepreneur Gary Sewell since 2005.
In July 2009, it was reported McKee had signed up to be the face of the Clothes Show Live. The event runs from 4 to 9 December 2009. Speaking of her new role, McKee stated "I've always watched it on TV and wanted to go, so I'm very flattered to be part of such a huge event."1
Awards and nominations
2006
- #91 in the FHM category of 100 Sexiest Women In The World.
2007
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- Won at Inside Soap Award in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- #42 in the FHM category of 100 Sexiest Women In The World.
2008
- Won at Digital Spy Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.
- #97 in the FHM category of 100 Sexiest Women In The World.
- Won at British Soap Awards in category of Sexiest Female for her role in Hollyoaks.2